Crypto news
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GTA VI leaker is back and still pumping their crypto
Pseudonymous GTA VI leaker “Cyberleek,” who used spoilers to boost their crypto token, is now posting apparent gameplay footage of GTA VI characters naked. Cyberleek returned this week after an online hiatus and today shared 25 minutes of gameplay that they claim includes more unseen open-world...
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US Government Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin Seized From Bitfinex Hacker
A government wallet holding Bitcoin seized from the Bitfinex hacker sent 12,267 BTC to a new, unlabeled address, according to Arkham data.
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Bitwise CEO says ‘tragic’ Dogecoin ETF failure shows gap between ETF buyers and crypto-app users
Alongside its recent spot NEAR ETF launch, Bitwise is prioritizing AI and intends to do more in that area.
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IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks
The global financial institution found tokenized equity markets less liquid and more volatile than traditional markets, despite growing demand for 24/7 trading.
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Gnosis Bridges Adopt Fast Confirmation for Ethereum Deposits
Users and apps need no changes, but the faster processing relies on different security guarantees from Ethereum finality.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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From Uptober to Spooky Szn? Bitcoin Cuts September Gains in Half
Day traders are selling, leveraged longs are getting flushed and ETF money is heading for the door. The daily chart still holds the line, but its cushion is shrinking.
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Bitcoin nears 3-week low as oil heads higher on Iran strike woes
Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 and oil prices gained after reports that military confrontation between the US and Iran could return.
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Standard Chartered to Offer Digital Asset Custody in Singapore
Bitcoin Magazine Standard Chartered to Offer Digital Asset Custody in Singapore Standard Chartered plans to offer crypto custody services for institutional clients in Singapore, the British multinational has said. Institutional and corporate clients increasingly want secure, regulated, bank-grade...
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U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet, no sale indicated
Arkham data shows the 12,267 BTC went to unlabeled wallets rather than an exchange, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime.
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Decrypt Money Accounts on Solana to Power The Information Exchange
One self-custodial platform to power Earn, Swaps, Predictions and Perps on Decrypt, as it builds out its financial and intelligence market.
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Astroport Ends Tokenholder Governance on Neutron and Terra
Contributors will run the protocol through DAO DAO organizations, while vxASTRO holders retain the normal unlock process and ASTRO emissions go to zero.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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Wallet Shifts 150 Million USDT From Aave to Spark Savings
Aave’s Ethereum USDT reserve showed $169.54 million in available liquidity on Oct. 8, after withdrawals coincided with double-digit borrowing rates.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers
Blockchain analysts identified the US government wallet tied to the recovery of funds from the Bitfinex hack.
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EU securities regulator gives crypto platforms 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins
ESMA said authorized platforms must block new access to stablecoins that fail to meet MiCA rules, while national authorities oversee existing customer holdings.
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Understanding Digital Money and Digital Yield
Bitcoin Magazine Understanding Digital Money and Digital Yield The new business model of building on top of digital credit to create digital money and digital yield can be roughly categorized into two different architectures. Debt-based, tranching structures Full-reserve, spendable balance...
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Crypto for Advisors: Digital assets outran stocks and gold in Q3
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Glassnode Co-Founder Counts 6.26 Million BTC With Exposed Public Keys
The exposed balance has risen by 222,000 BTC since May, while total Bitcoin supply grew by 64,000 BTC.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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Securitize Brings Nvidia, Apple and Amazon Onchain With Tokenized Stocks on Solana
The new Securitize Stocks product launches with 12 names backed one-to-one by real shares—preserving dividends and voting rights—trading first on Solana, with NYSE and OKX-ICE venues planned.
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Cardano Foundation Spins Out Veridian With Tokenized Equity
The digital identity company plans to seek strategic partners and investors in 2027, while Foundation executives retain board roles.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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Securitize Launches Tokenized Apple, Nvidia and Tesla Stocks on Solana
Eligible US and EU investors can access share-backed tokens through Securitize’s broker-dealer platform; trading on NYSE and OKXICE venues remains planned.... Read the full story at The Defiant
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Bitcoin pulls back as analysts forecast $80,000-$90,000 Q4 trading range
Bitcoin traded near $82,000 on Thursday, with analysts at QCP expecting a fourth-quarter range of $80,000 to $90,000.
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‘Bunker mode’ is a far greater challenge for institutions than individual crypto holders
As crypto debates whether holders should move funds before AI or quantum advances expose wallet keys, custody firms face a separate problem: upgrading systems before an emergency migration.
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Cardano Foundation spins out Veridian, tokenizes its shares on new standard
Veridian became the first company to use Cardano’s new programmable-token standard for its equity, though the tokenized shares are not being offered to the public.
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Securitize launches 1:1-backed tokenized stocks, starting with Apple, Nvidia, Strategy and more
Securitize launches tokenized US stocks on Solana, backed 1:1 by real shares with dividends and USDC settlement.
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Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI warnings mount
Glassnode co-founder's latest figures show growing public-key exposure as Justin Drake urges preparations for potential AI attacks on wallet cryptography.
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Why Bitcoin’s Liquidity Advantage Matters as Institutions Move In
Bitcoin Magazine Why Bitcoin’s Liquidity Advantage Matters as Institutions Move In Bitcoin’s portability, divisibility and accessibility could increasingly distinguish it from traditional stores of value as more institutions enter the market, according to SALT Lending CEO and Co-Founder Shawn Owen....
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Shawn Owen: Bitcoin’s First Institutional Cycle Has Arrived
Bitcoin Magazine Shawn Owen: Bitcoin's First Institutional Cycle Has Arrived Banks and credit unions are racing to adopt Bitcoin, and SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen says the FOMO is real. In this interview, Shawn Owen joins Grace Remington and Sean Hagan to talk about Bitcoin as pristine collateral,...
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‘No going back’ for institutions moving toward tokenized onchain future, says Fidelity
Tokenization offers structural advantages to financial institutions and helps asset managers reach new markets, according to Fidelity’s head of digital asset strategists.
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Josh Young: “Massive” Currency Debasement to Come From Oil’s Run Higher
Bitcoin Magazine Josh Young: “Massive” Currency Debasement to Come From Oil’s Run Higher Global oil inventories are running out faster than most people realize. Josh Young, founder and CEO of Bison Interests, says less than 10% of global stockpiles may be usable, and the market has almost no room...
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Crypto lending rises again… but have they solved the risks?
Crypto lending has risen by 55% since July, but now has to deal with the dangers of AI assisted hacks, and risks cascading through interlinked protocols. Here’s how to stay safe.